Laurie from NYC's Profile

I like the idea of keeping linens under the mattress. However, the idea is unthinkable until I resolve one major issue............where will I keep the excess cash which is not insured by the FDIC? I know of people trying to reclaim their assets, 2 years after several banks ceased to operate in the U.S. I have to laugh because my boyfriend doesn't have a clue as to what he sleeps on each night.

I also would like to share one of my apartment tricks, which apparently most people are already aware of. I've been using Bounce for many purposes and it works quite well. The best places to keep smelling fresh at all times: inside sneakers overnight - especially in the summer, under all trash bags and inside the pillowcase cover which goes between the pillow and the case. Before that. I used Febreze (which has a pleasant scent but sometimes stays damp for awhile). If anyone can't find solid solutions for everyday household management, I'd be happy to share some very unique ideas, proven to be workable. I'm ADD, so I'm always trying new things and passing them along to other members of my ADD group. We love challenges. It's the simple boring stuff we struggle with daily - the things we keep pushing to the bottom of our 'to do' lists, meaning they seldom get done.

Great post. I enjoyed reading all of the comments as well.